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53
Games
100
Solo Tackles
2
Interceptions
Tyrell Johnson is a former defensive back out of Arkansas State, selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 43rd overall pick (round 2) in the 2008 NFL Draft. He played 53 regular-season games from 2008 to 2012, with the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions.
Draft Details
Tyrell Johnson Career Stats
- Primary starter for 1 season.
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | MIN | 10 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | MIN | 15 | 44 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 | MIN | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | MIN | 10 | 19 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | DET | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 40 | 88 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-0
Weight
207 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.41s
Bench Press
27 reps
Vertical Jump
32"
Broad Jump
127"
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| 1 | 3 |  ATL |
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| 1 | 6 |  NYJ |
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| 1 | 7 |  NO |
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| 1 | 8 |  JAX |
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| 1 | 9 |  CIN |
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OLB | USC |
| 1 | 10 |  NE |
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